Wireless Connection System with Dual-Mode Pairing for Vehicles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in establishing Bluetooth connections between devices, particularly between smartphones and vehicles, due to complex connection procedures, which deter them from using essential hands-free functions.

Innovation Solution

A wireless connection system and method that simplifies the connection process by providing users with multiple connection types, including automatic and QR code-based options, allowing for seamless pairing without extensive user input. The system uses pre-stored Bluetooth address ranges and digital codes to facilitate automatic or code-recognized connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional Bluetooth connection procedure is used, then connection can be established between devices, but the connection process becomes complicated and difficult for users to manipulate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of connectionVSAvoidconnection procedure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the connection process into distinct types (manual connection using pre-stored addresses and automatic connection using digital codes). By dividing the single complex connection procedure into multiple simplified pathways, users can choose the appropriate method based on their needs, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining connection functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-storing Bluetooth addresses in a database and pre-generating digital codes containing connection information. This allows users to skip the complex device search and pairing process, as the connection parameters are prepared in advance, significantly simplifying the user operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If automatic connection is implemented, then user manipulation is minimized, but connection reliability may be compromised without proper address verification

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of connectionVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a digital code as an intermediary element that contains encrypted connection information. This code acts as a trusted mediator between devices, ensuring that automatic connection uses verified and reliable connection parameters, thereby maintaining connection reliability while minimizing user manipulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where connection status and verification results are provided to users. This allows users to confirm that the automatic connection process is using correct and reliable parameters, maintaining trust and reliability while keeping the operation simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS9848457B1Wireless connection system and method of controlling same
Publication Date: 2017.12.19 HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a wireless connection system capable of conveniently connecting two devices through short-range wireless communication and a method of controlling the same. A method of controlling a mobile terminal performing wireless connection to a vehicle includes displaying a first menu corresponding to a first connection type and a second menu corresponding to a second connection type according to a first command, selecting the first menu or the second menu according to a second command, and performing automatic connection to the vehicle through a connection type corresponding to a menu selected by the second command. The first connection type uses information about whether a wireless connection address of the vehicle is equal to a pre-stored address and the second connection type uses the wireless connection address acquired from a digital code provided through the vehicle.